Leucomeris decora
Species of tree
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Leucomeris decora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[2][3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Leucomeris |
| Species: | L. decora |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucomeris decora | |
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Description
The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan province of southern China.
The small composite tree grows in hot dry valleys.
Conservation
Leucomeris decora is on the IUCN Red List. Threats include local exploitation of the wood for fuel and the bark for medicine.
